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Ant mimic spider

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80% of spiders with Batesian mimicry imitate ants, comprising more than 100 species

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Sckel
Sckel 10 years ago

Thanks LaurenZarate, it is an imitation surprising. Their behavior is almost identical to the behavior of an ant.

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Great one Sckel! Love the way it carries it's front legs to look like antennae and the indentation of the abdomen.

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Cariacica, Espírito Santo, Brazil

Spotted on May 29, 2013
Submitted on May 29, 2013

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